{"id":2990,"date":"2023-06-09T09:02:40","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T07:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.univ-lorraine.fr\/welcome\/?page_id=2990"},"modified":"2026-03-17T15:18:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T14:18:46","slug":"your-welcome-in-lorraine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.univ-lorraine.fr\/welcome\/en\/your-welcome-in-lorraine\/","title":{"rendered":"Your welcome in Lorraine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The University of Lorraine offers a range of welcome and support services<\/strong> to make it easier for its international students and researchers to settle and integrate in Lorraine<\/strong> :<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Annual Calendar of Activities at the EURAXESS Centers Universit\u00e9 de Lorraine<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
Euraxess Lorraine offers a bilingual support programme for international PhD students and researchers. Webinars, live Q&As, admin workshops, and cultural visits to help you settle and thrive in Lorraine.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Assistance and steps for your stay in France<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
On this page, you will find the steps to prepare for your stay in France. We can help you with your administrative procedures in several ways.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Choosing your course<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
Develop your skills according to your fields of interest. \nAt the Universit\u00e9 de Lorraine, we offer a comprehensive range of courses in all fields of study and at all degree levels.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Guest postdocs and researchers<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
The Welcome@Lorraine program provides international researchers hosted by LUE’s local partners with \u00ab\u00a0VIP\u00a0\u00bb assistance for stays of at least 3 months.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Joining the Buddy System<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
A \u00ab\u00a0buddy\u00a0\u00bb is a tandem made up of a local student and an international student on an exchange program or free mover.\nThanks to the Buddy System, you can meet a local student who will guide you throughout your stay in France.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Learning French in Lorraine<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
Would you like to take French as a Foreign Language (FLE) courses during your doctoral studies, employment, or research stay in Lorraine?\nSeveral options are available, depending on the time you wish to dedicate, your budget and your availability.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Learning French with D\u00e9FLE<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
Prepare for your academic year at the Universit\u00e9 de Lorraine by participating in the intensive FFL program organised by the D\u00e9FLE (Department of French as a Foreign Language). 1 or 2 weeks of classes? It’s up to you!<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Our student associations welcome you<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
There are numerous student associations at the Universit\u00e9 de Lorraine. Some of them are more specifically dedicated to international students.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Students with disabilities<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
Going to university is a major step for any student. All the more so if you have special needs connected with a disability.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Welcome Events<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
You are a new international student at the University of Lorraine (UL)!\nTo celebrate the start of the January term, the Welcome Desk of the UL is delighted to invite you to meet us at our Welcome Days in Nancy on January 29 and in Metz on February 5.\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Welcome! kit<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
The Welcome! Kit is a guide in French, English and Spanish presenting all the welcome and support services available to the Universit\u00e9 de Lorraine’s international students.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Lorraine, where else?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lorraine is a region where it is good to live, study, and have fun! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our region is renowned for many reasons: with its exceptional natural and man-made sites, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Lorraine is an economic and tourist hub. As a region of festivals, culinary delights and art, life here has much in store for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though we have a rich history, we are firmly committed to the 21st century and progress. Indeed, it has successfully diversified to become a key player in innovation and knowhow. In 2019, Metz and Nancy were granted the \u00abFrench Tech\u00bb <\/strong>label<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where are we ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located at the crossroads of Europe, just a stone’s throw from Luxembourg, Belgium and Germany, Lorraine is close to other major European capitals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lorraine is well-connected by trains and international flights. In the heart of the Grand Est region (Alsace\/ Champagne-Ardenne\/Lorraine), Lorraine is a destination that is easily accessible from major European cities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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What to do in Lorraine ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From cultural and heritage visits to its towns – some of which are internationally renowned art centres – to outdoor activities, skills workshops with craftspeople, live shows and festivals, etc. Lorraine offers a multitude of activities to do on your own or with friends. You will never be bored in Lorraine!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Visit Metz<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Visit Nancy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Explore the Vosges moutains<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Get your LORRAINE Pass<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With pass Lorraine, you can get exclusive discounts: Get it<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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